manikin
/ˈmanɪkɪn
/(also mannikin)
noun
1A very small man.He…is much less small than I had been led to believe; he is not at all a manikin, but a well-proportioned human being.
2A jointed model of the human body, used in anatomy or as an artist’s lay figure.This consists of an introductory seminar including demonstration of pelvic examination on a manikin and an opportunity for students to practise this under supervision....
- In addition, actors were used by 15 schools, volunteers by 14, manikins by all 19, videos by 11, and simulators by four.
- Students were informed beforehand about the study, and technical skills were taught on manikins.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of man 'man'.
This is from Dutch manneken ‘little man’. The same word, through French gives us mannequin for a model (early 20th century).